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Unions slam ‘obscene’ record profits for Qantas

A record smashing annual profit forecast by Qantas could be just the start as the national carrier cashes in on a post-pandemic gold rush.

The New Daily · May 23, 2023

Qantas accused of wasting ‘eye-watering’ amounts of money defending ‘illegal sackings’

Transport Workers’ Union says Qantas’s actions constitute ‘the largest case of illegal sackings in Australian history’

The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2023

New Qantas CEO unlikely to change course from Alan Joyce

Qantas' time under Alan Joyce is coming to an end, but the airline won't be in a rush to divert from his controversial playbook.

The New Daily · May 2, 2023

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Food delivery drivers are overworked and underpaid: Here’s how to help

A study shows the majority of transport gig workers rely on earnings to survive, but thousands are struggling on less than the minimum wage.

The New Daily · Apr 23, 2023

Truck drivers rally nationwide after company collapse

Truckies are rallying around the country, pressuring companies such as Amazon, Apple and ALDI over safety and conditions the union says are costing lives.

The New Daily · Mar 7, 2023

Food supply delays possible after trucking company’s collapse

Shoppers face the threat of empty shelves in some supermarkets after the collapse of one of Australia's biggest trucking companies.

The New Daily · Mar 6, 2023

Farmers fear Scott's Refrigerated Logistics collapse could impact produce delivery

A major supermarket is providing financial support to affected workers after the collapse of a trucking company, but farmers are concerned about how much stock will be lost.

ABC News · Mar 1, 2023

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Federal government to intervene in transport union’s high court fight against Qantas

Tony Burke to be represented in case as airline seeks to overturn November decision which found it illegally outsourced ground staff jobs

The Guardian - AU · Jan 24, 2023

Wheels fall off the gig economy for Deliveroo

The government has committed to introducing legislation in 2023 for gig economy workers.

The New Daily · Nov 18, 2022

‘Insult’: Qantas slammed over $40 million pay rise amid huge profit forecast

Unions have accused embattled airline Qantas of a "PR stunt" after it unveiled higher annual wage increases on Thursday.

The New Daily · Oct 13, 2022

Strike cancelled as airline workers score better pay

Travellers can breathe a sigh of relief, with airline workers cancelling a strike scheduled for next week after reaching a last-minute resolution.

The New Daily · Sep 8, 2022

Qantas travellers face delays over strike

Workers from a ground crew services company will walk off the job on Monday, September 12, causing delays to Qantas' international services.

AAP · Sep 4, 2022

Sydney news: Industrial action hits city and regional rail causing delays across network

MORNING BRIEFING: Commuters are warned to allow extra time as industrial action hits the rail network across the city and some regional areas.

ABC News · Aug 21, 2022

Qantas: outsourced baggage handler says one in 10 bags not making flights at Sydney domestic terminal

Exclusive: Worker raises concerns about chronic staff shortage, poor pay and unmanageable workload as domestic travel soars

The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2022

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ABC News · Jun 28, 2022

Landmark gig worker protection agreement struck between Uber and Transport Workers' Union

The landmark agreement comes after a family was this week awarded $830,000 as compensation after their son was killed while working as a food delivery driver in Sydney.

The Guardian - AU · Jun 28, 2022

Uber and Transport Workers’ Union strike agreement on gig economy employment standards

Ride-sharing giant and union support an independent regulatory body to create industry-wide standards and resolve disputes

The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2022

Qantas to cut domestic flights as fuel prices soar

Announcement comes as passenger numbers set to surge during school holidays, and figures show airline had the highest cancellation rate last month

AAP · Jun 23, 2022

NSW delivery driver paid out after death

A food delivery driver who died after being hit by a bus has been acknowledged as an employee under the NSW workers' compensation scheme.

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 15, 2022

Bumpy start to holidays for travellers as Qantas staff shortage leads to luggage lag

Union says long queues and baggage delays will continue until workers’ conditions are protected through federal regulation

The New Daily · Jun 9, 2022

Holiday chaos returns to airports – with worse yet to come

Travellers are being told to brace for more airport chaos over the upcoming school holidays as airports scramble to fill thousands of vacancies.

ABC News · Jun 5, 2022

Casuals, contractors and gig workers set for 'potentially massive' changes under Labor

An industrial relations fight is looming as employers protest mooted changes giving more employment security to gig-economy workers.

AAP · May 9, 2022

DoorDash, TWU sign safety, fairness pact

The Transport Workers' Union has signed an agreement with delivery platform DoorDash over safety and fairness standards for workers.

The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2022

Qantas vows to go to high court after losing appeal over unlawful baggage handler sackings

Airline fails to overturn ruling that it unlawfully outsourced almost 1,700 jobs in part to avoid industrial action

The Guardian - AU · Apr 15, 2022

Easter bag hunt: Australian travellers left without luggage as airport staff shortages bite

Qantas apologises as passengers told they could be without bags for days

The Guardian - AU · Apr 14, 2022

Short-staffed Australian airports in chaos as flights depart without any luggage

Unions say aviation industry cannot cope with Easter travel crush after effects of Covid leave workforce depleted

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